Morehead News
The Morehead News is a local news publication serving Morehead and Rowan County, Kentucky. Now hosted by The Daily Independent, it provides coverage of community events, local government, education at Morehead State University, and regional sports. The site serves as a primary source for local obituaries and breaking news.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN KENTUCKY
A strong divide between major metropolitan dailies and enduring rural community weeklies characterizes the Commonwealth's press history. Two dominant papers lead the market: the Louisville Courier Journal, a Gannett-owned publication founded in 1868, and the Lexington Herald Leader, currently operated by McClatchy. Regional coverage is anchored by papers like the Bowling Green Daily News and the Appalachian News Express, a prominent publication serving eastern coalfield communities. Beyond traditional broadsheets, the historic Louisville Defender has long served the African-American population, while alternative publications like LEO Weekly offer independent cultural reporting. Paperboy indexes 66 Kentucky newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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